By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Village of Waterford hosted a ceremony Monday evening at the Village Hall for the swearing-in of its new Fire Chief, Richard Mueller. The event was held before a standing-room-only crowd of former and current co-workers and officials. On hand […]
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Stabbing victim accused of making a big deal of it
A 55-year-old Kansasville man reportedly stabbed his live-in girlfriend with a kitchen knife to protect himself against men he believed were hiding in the attic. Lardara J. Solomon reportedly admitted that he stabbed the woman, but described her as vengeful for complaining to police about it. He […]
Committee will take up sponsorship, naming rights
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Whether or not sponsorship, advertising or donations can help fund new school facilities – for both athletics and beyond – is now officially going to be researched by the Burlington Area School District. After getting direction from the School Board Monday night, Superintendent Peter Smet plans […]
State superintendent gets close look BHS during visit
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As Tony Evers walked into Burlington High School the morning of Feb. 21, he knew he was in for a treat. “It has a great reputation with career and technical education,” said Evers. “Not only with what happens in the school, but with the business community […]
WSD hires firm to review current rate structure
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Last week, as he discussed the merits of reviewing rate structure within the Town of Waterford Sanitary District No. 1 (WSD), chairman Dan Dickinson drew an analogy to the Pillsbury Dough Boy. When you poke the dough boy, something else pops out, Dickinson said at a […]
Tattoo parlor operator accused of dealing drugs
A Burlington resident and business operator is facing numerous felony charges after a search of his business produced far more than tattooing supplies Jan. 27. Charles “Chip” Hinds, the operator of Fat Daddyz Tattoo and Piercing at 841 Milwaukee Avenue, is facing three charges of possession with intent to deliver […]
Bake sale and vendor spots available at farmers market
Area non-profit organizations have the opportunity to sponsor a one-day bake sale during the 2014 season of the Union Grove Farmers Market. The 2014 market will be open on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., June 3 through Oct. 14. It is located in the Village Square on Highway […]
School teacher unions decertified
By Patricia Bogumil editor The Waterford Union High School board officially holds the authority to establish base wages for staff, following results of a recent phone-in recertification election. In that election, conducted from Nov. 29 to Dec. 19, 39 of 80 WUHS teachers voted “yes” to keep union representation for […]
County road work announced as spring approaches
Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig has announced upcoming local road construction: • County Trunk W – Highway 36 to Ag School Road, planned to start in May, end in August • County Trunk Y – roundabout at Loomis Road and Highway Y, to start in May, end in August […]
Winter weather blows city budget
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor How do you sum up this winter? Simply put, Director of Public Works Craig Workman has said there’s been more than one snow event – or weather event – every week this winter. “It’s been a long one, that’s for sure,” said Workman. “I don’t remember […]
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